Title IX changes likely ease concerns for medical schools
The U.S. Department of Education rescinded Obama-area changes to Title IX, saying the rules unfairly targeted the accused. The change affects 145 medical schools in the U.S.
UPMC hit with bond downgrade on PinnacleHealth integration risk
The recent acquisition of seven-hospital PinnacleHealth takes UPMC into the tough central Pennsylvania market for the first time, where it faces a host of new competitors, Moody's noted.
Northwestern doubles down on neurology
Neurology is a particularly lucrative line of business since the specialty is procedure-heavy, and Medicare and commercial insurers pay well for those procedures. Investing in neurology could help providers' bottom lines and move them up in national rankings.
IU Health, like bigger hospital systems, hurt by declining admissions
Following divestiture of three hospitals, IU Health's operating income tumbled 46% in the second quarter as revenue fell but expenses rose.
Medical Mutual brings all University Hospitals facilities into its SuperMed network
Medical Mutual of Ohio and University Hospitals have come to an agreement to include all UH facilities in Medical Mutual's SuperMed network, reversing a contractual decision made more than 20 years ago that excluded UH main campus and UH Bedford.
Medical schools aim to make curricula mirror the real world
Dr. John Raymond, CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, thinks there is an critical element sorely missing in the training of aspiring physicians: compassion.
Kentucky hospital collaborative concentrating on population health
The 10-hospital Kentucky Health Collaborative used its first year of operations to build trust among CEOs and tackle a few group purchasing projects. Now, it will take on population health.
UCHealth builds hospitals as Denver's population booms
UCHealth is building five community hospitals as part of its major expansion plan in response to rapid population growth in Colorado.
Foreign ventures help academic systems boost brand, revenue
Big academic medical centers have found partnerships overseas allow them to enhance their brand awareness and provide an added source of revenue.
Q&A with Michael Dandorph, president of the new Rush system
Dandorph: We needed to think of ourselves a little bit differently.
CEO of Ohio State's flagship hospital resigns amid controversy
Dr. Sheldon Retchin, the CEO of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, resigned this week amid allegations from faculty that he was harming the institution's culture and reputation.
Changes ahead at Cleveland Clinic with Cosgrove exit
The departure of longtime Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove signals the end of an era at the prestigious institution and changes ahead with the placement of a new leader.
